Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information technology is standard, but an associate degree or coding bootcamp certification can suffice for some roles.
Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one key language such as REST API, Java, Kafka, Microservices, Application framework.
Data Structures and Algorithms: Understanding of how to structure data and create efficient algorithms.
Database Management: Knowledge of SQL and database manipulation.
Development Tools: Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and operating systems like Linux